Dictionary

saddleflap en · NOUN

Etymology

saddle + flap

Meanings

1. One of a pair of flat pieces of leather that hang down on the sides of a horse saddle, designed to protect the rider's legs and keep horse sweat away from the rider.
   • They camped that night at Dingo Creek, the fire Jim quickly made, Put the Billy on the cross-piece, pitched the tent, Brought a steak from 'neath the saddle-flap, and on the "grid" 'twas laid, A piece of rusty fencing wire, well bent. 1897 October 10, The Truth, Sydney, page 8, column 3:

Forms